Major League Shakeups Expected in 1937 Managerial Shuffle
In a wave of world series upheavals led by Col. Ruppert, MLB faces a winter of managerial changes. Casey Stengel’s Dodgers exit signals potential moves for Huston’s Brooklyn purchase, Kutn possibly managing, and names like Jimmy Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, and Bill McKechnie circling openings. Terry’s Giants future unsettled. Feller case looms for Cleveland. Red Sox rewrite strategy. St Louis Gas House Gang eyed as NL favorite amid new talent.
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Softball Tournament Set For Conroy and Local Teams
The Gazette notes a boys tournament at Conroy on October 8 with Amana and Conroy meeting in the opening round and the winner facing Victor and Ladora with Parnell in the second round. The girls tournament follows Friday with Victor Millersburg Ladora and Conroy competing.
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Conesville High Beats Nichols 3 to 1 in Baseball
Conesville high school defeated Nichols high 3 to 1 on Tuesday. Kemp and Sprouse formed the Conesville battery while Smith and Hanft pitched for Nichols. The next game will be at Atalissa Friday.
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Upper Iowa preps for Buena Vista clash after 39 point win
Upper Iowa eyes upcoming game with Buena Vista after a 39 0 victory over Dubuque university with no serious injuries. Captain Ed Eischeid returns to form with two dropkicks in the Spartan game and perfect point after attempts. Strong and Fae Tate remain sidelined by injuries from two weeks ago as Beavers loom large.
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Baldus Named New Coach at Juvenile Home
Lawrence Baldus of St Anthony will replace Russell P Henry as coach at the state juvenile home. Henry resigns to direct athletics at Polk county juvenile home in Des Moines after more than two years. The team defeated Tracy 13 to 0 in the final game Henry coached. captain Boyd Bradley starred with 35 yard kicks.
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Jacobsmeyer Named Assistant Coach at Iowa
Adolf Jacobsmeyer of St Louis, last year captain of Iowa's Big Ten swimming champions, was named Wednesday as assistant swimming coach at the University of Iowa. He will coach the freshman group and assist Coach Dave Armbruster with the varsity squad, guiding about thirty swimmers. He is an all American in the 220 and 440 yard free style events and swam on the 400 yard relay team that won the National Collegiate championship. Iowa placed second in the national meet.
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Farmersburg High Drubs Elkport 12-2 in Baseball
Farmersburg high school defeated Elkport 12 to 2 at Farmersburg Tuesday. The Tigers rapped 21 hits and committed two errors, while Elkport had six hits and four errors.
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Landis to rule on Feller pact as free agent prospect
The coming Landis decision on Bob Feller’s contract could make the 17 year old a free agent if Cleveland is found to have violated baseball rules. A win for Feller would trigger sixteen clubs bidding, with possible bonuses around fifty thousand dollars plus salary.
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Ice Plant Origin Ties to African Native and Ice Like Cover
The ice plant hails from Africa and derives its name from a watery coating that resembles ice.
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Ring Program Promises Six Engagements This Thursday
Eddie Jennings lines up a 10 round main event with Dick Porter of Indianapolis facing Bobby Venner of Nebraska at Memorial Coliseum. Des Moines rivals Chuck Broddus and Dixie Taylor meet in the semi main while Nick Fazio and Jackie Dugan clash in a six round bout. Amateurs from Community House also appear and advance tickets at Lyman's show strong interest with women's prices lower than men's.
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Lost Nation elects officers for Keystone Telephone Company
The Lost Nation Keystone Telephone company members met Monday evening at the Excelsior school house and elected officers for the coming year. Earl Current was chosen president, Will H. Cook was named vice president, and James Clapp became secretary and treasurer.
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Koehn Hawks Show Permanent Lineup Shifts Ahead of Monmouth Tilt
Coe's Kohawks unveil a largely fixed lineup after a Drake game shakeup with Bernie Smith and Ray Steel at ends and Bob Gable, Ronald Smith at tackle. Perry Larson and Arnold Brokaw guard, Bob Norris center. Charlie Ziegas moves to backfield with Angelo Saccaro as top quarterback candidate. Ralph Martin and Gene Carson in backfield. Homecoming with Monmouth follows a Drake loss, as Coe eyes Midwest Conference opening and a busy slate beyond.
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Chester Horton Explains Gentle Golf Swing Principles
Chester Horton's booklet No. 1 outlines a swing where the arms drive the club with minimal body movement. The text likens the motion to a windmill and a lariat loop, emphasizing arm action and a fixed torso for powerful, efficient swings.
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Local program seeks relief amid tight schedule
A plan to adjust the basketball schedule faces resistance as four conference fees threaten the slate. Two non conference games are packed in without an open date to provide relief, leaving organizers focused on balancing pressure from stakeholders.
Scarlet Scourge Set For Pitt Clash At Ohio State
Ohio State expects 75 000 spectators for the intersectional battle with Pittsburgh next Saturday as both teams chase national honors. Coach Francis Schmidt’s Buckeyes, fresh from a 60 0 win over NYU, drill in rain while Purdue, Notre Dame, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin also stage workouts. Ned Bartlett of Chicago will not play again after a brain concussion from Saturday’s Vanderbilt game.
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Solon Beats Oxford and Walford to Run Streak to Five
Solon, Iowa extended its unbeaten stretch to five by beating Oxford 8-5 at home and following with a 7-2 win at Walford on Monday. Pitcher Dan Kelsey delivered superb efforts in both games for Solon.
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